Which of the Following Arteries Does NOT Contribute to the Collateral

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arteries does NOT contribute to the collateral circulation around the scapula?

• A) posterior humeral circumflex artery
• B) subscapular artery
• C) suprascapular artery
• D) lateral thoracic artery
• E) transverse cervical artery

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Definitions:

Shield Volcano

A type of volcano that has broad, gently curved slopes constructed mostly of relatively fluid basaltic lava flows.

Scoria Cone

A relatively small type of volcano that is cone shaped and mostly composed of scoria; synonymous with cinder cone.

Volcanic Dome

A dome-shaped volcanic feature, largely composed of solidified lava of felsic to intermediate composition.

Caldera

A large volcanic depression that is typically circular to elongate in shape and formed by collapse of a magma chamber.